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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-E4
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Released June 2011
  • Newer Model is Pentax Q10
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and Q (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was unveiled 6 years after the Q which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-E3 scores vs the Q in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Pentax Q

 Fujifilm X-E3 Q 
ReleasedSeptember 2017June 2011Newer by 76 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Fujifilm X-E3

 Q Fujifilm X-E3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Pentax Q

 Fujifilm X-E3 Q 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E3 has outside dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Pentax Q in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 vs the Q.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E3 and Q is 85 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Q.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E3 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-E3 will deliver more detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography advice
Pentax Q Portrait photography advice
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
45
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
exports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography highlights
Pentax Q Street photography highlights
72
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
no moving screen
no image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (180g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q as a Sports photography camera
75
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q as a Travel photography camera
77
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
57
lighter than others in class (180g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q Landscape photography details
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
51
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E3
Vlogging with Pentax Q
37
touch screen
supports face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (180g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Pentax Q
 Fujifilm X-E3Pentax Q
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X-E3 Pentax Q
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-09-07 2011-06-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor III -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 325 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Pentax Q
Total lenses 54 8
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 47
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 189
Other
Battery life 350 photos 230 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $700 $695